Looking Back Through The Maui News

April 21, 2013

1913 - A blind pig proprietor was fined $100 at the police court during the week. Much wine and beer was found on the premises of the man, and his excuses did not go far with Judge McKay.

75 Years Ago

1938 - Aloha to the United States Navy Fleet from Maui Liquor and Star Ice and Soda Works: Distributors for Royal Beer (Hawaii's Own Brew) and Acme Beer (Long a Fleet Favorite). Also manufacturers of Star-Maid Ice Cream and Star Soda in All Flavors. Ask for them! Prompt attention given to ships' service orders. K. Takitani, Proprietor. Phone 2-W-84.

50 Years Ago

1963 - Matson Navigation wanted to take one of its gleaming "white ships" to make its first call to Maui this year during the festive "Whaling Spree," a rapidly growing annual celebration held over the Labor Day weekend in Lahaina. As that is not possible, the ship will participate in their first all-island Christmas Cruise.

25 Years Ago

1988 - Queen Ilima Greig and King Kekoa Mowat welcomed hundreds of students, parents, alumni and visitors to green, shady Lahainaluna for the school's 19th annual David Malo Day celebration. The well-fed audience enjoyed one of Hawaii's most beautifully staged outdoor pageants.

10 Years Ago

2003 - Shirley and husband Oly Olsten, daughter-in-law Linda Olsten and friend Richard Smith held flags high while waving to motorists outside Queen Ka'ahumanu Center. The group held signs and wore T-shirts to show their support and express their appreciation for American troops fighting in Iraq.

* "Looking Back Through The Maui News" is a weekly feature compiled by Gail Ainsworth.